We have been waiting to get this guy on the show since the preseason, and after two games under his belt, he is officially a fan favorite! This week on the Devil's Den—the FOR Fans by Fans podcast—JD and Fred sit down with one of the state's newest Tasmanians, Nelson Beikoff-Smart! From growing up on the Gold Coast and running out alongside current AFL regulars to braving the muddy, freezing elements at UTAS Stadium, Nelson gives us the ultimate inside look at his journey to the Devils. In this exclusive interview, we unpack:- The Gold Coast Academy: Playing alongside monsters like Jed Walter and Will Graham since he was 8 years old, and how that environment forced him to find his edge. - Accidental Tassie Boy: Why he turned down options in the West to move across the straight, and how David Swallow inspired him to become a foundation player. - The "Bickies" Origin Story: The truth about how Fred completely messed up his name, how the locker room has officially adopted the nickname "Bickies," and what his Auntie Jayne thinks about it. - Hurricane Football: What it’s really like to play in a freezing Tasmanian downpour, why he regrets not changing his socks at halftime, and the story behind that massive goal from outside 50. - Rapid Fire: The hardest teammates to tackle at training, why he had to cut his iconic long blonde hair, and his absolute favorite potato chip flavor. ⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 - Welcome back to the Den: JD returns & introducing Nelson Beikoff-Smart 01:44 - Rugging up for the Apple Isle: Surviving a Tassie Winter 02:22 - The Gold Coast Academy: Developing an edge against AFL regulars 03:50 - Autographs & Crowds: The surreal local support at North Hobart Oval 06:47 - Moving away from home with Maddox Iverak & Alicia Gordon 07:37 - Inside a high-achieving family (And a shout-out to Auntie Jayne!) 09:57 - Earning the spot: Feedback from Jeremy & playing for Glenorchy 11:34 - The art of frantic tackling & high defensive energy 15:35 - Playing in a hurricane: Freezing mud & waterlogged boots 18:59 - Halftime messages & slotting one from outside 50 21:23 - Why Tassie? Choosing the Devils over the WAFL & West Coast 23:51 - Freezing surf breaks & life away from footy at Cosgrove High 26:24 - Rapid Fire: The hardest Devils to tackle & the iconic blonde hair 31:00 - The ultimate potato chip debate: Honey Soy Chicken vs. Lime & chili 32:02 - Turning to Round 16: Our new 200 subscriber goal! 🎯 HELP US HIT 200 SUBS BY ROUND 16!We narrowly missed out on our target for the Richmond game, sitting right now at 175 subscribers. In honor of our guest, we are pivoting! We want to hit 200 subscribers by the time the Devils take on the Gold Coast Suns in Round 16. If you enjoyed listening to Nelson, please hit that SUBSCRIBE button and help us clear the line! 🤝 SPONSORA massive thank you to our sponsor, bets.com.au, for all your betting advice and sports news articles. If you or someone you know is struggling to put down the phone and keep the cash in your pocket, please remember to gamble responsibly and call the problem gambling hotline at 1800-858-858. #TasmaniaDevils #VFL #TasmanianFooty #TheDevilsDen #GoldCoastSuns #NelsonBeikoff-Smart #TheMapIsBack